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Rockies Adventure

8 days in the Rockies

Wyoming and Montana

Huge mountains, world-renowned guides, learning and adventure around every bend.  We go horseback riding on a Rocky Mountain trail, stay at a real guest ranch, dig up dinosaur fossils, raft a frontier river, and learn about Old Faithful and Yellowstone's bison and wolves from expert naturalists.  We even trace the route of Lewis and Clark in Montana.  This unforgettable program showcases the Rockies at their best, and has something for every student. 

$2095 all inclusive tuition*

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Adventure Highlights

  • Raft the thrilling Shoshone River , and discover Wild West history in Buffalo Bill's hometown
  • Probe behind-the-scenes mysteries of Yellowstone's geysers, including world-famous Old Faithful
  • Hike to pristine mountain meadows, and spot endangered bison, wolves and grizzly
  • Dig into 100 million year old layers to uncover actual dinosaur bones, and take away a fossil sample
  • Walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark in Montana's Big Sky country
  • Ride backcountry trails and sleep in bunkhouses at a Rocky Mountain guest ranch
  • Encounter Plains Indian history, and take in a mock gunfight in historic Cody
  • Slide into the world's largest mineral hot springs, and wonder at ancient and beautiful rock art

Trip Details:
Day 1  Our adventure begins in Billings, where we have lunch upon arrival and transfer to Pompey's Pillar, a famous site on the Lewis and Clark Trail.  This afternoon we journey south to Cody for check-in, dinner and attendance at the Cody Stampede Rodeo.

Day 2  At the Buffalo Bill Historical Center the West comes alive.  We dive into hands-on history and learn about the plains Indian culture. This afternoon prepare to get wet as we raft the red rock canyon of the Shoshone River, and hear tales of life along the river.  Shopping and the “Cody shootout” tonight.

Day 3  Early departure for Thermopolis.  At the Wyoming Dinosaur Center our students have access to a rich bone bed where fossils were buried along an ancient stream.  We carefully unearth Jurassic-era dinosaur bones and go behind the scenes in the fossil lab, preparing our own fossil casts.   Afternoon departure for Cody, with a top at the Legend Rock petrogylphs, time permitting.

Day 4 After breakfast we leave Cody for the high mountains, traveling the scenic Chief Joseph Highway. Upon arrival at Hunter Peak Ranch, we split into teams for horseback riding and games. Evening campfire dinner under the stars.

Day 5  A full day enjoying the ranch and the high country scenery. Horseback rides, volleyball, fishing, and scenic hikes are planned.

Day 6  On this amazing day we meet our Yellowstone Institute guides at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.  We visit Old Faithful, and walk among hot springs, mudpots, fumeroles and other volcanic wonders.  We end the day with dinner and cabin check-in at Mammoth Hot Springs.

Day 7  From bison to wolves, grizzly to moose, this day is dedicated to Yellowstone's animals.  In the Lamar Valley we set up scopes to view bison, talk about the park's wolf packs, and perhaps view a grizzly.  Hikes explore the Yellowstone Ecosystem.  Free time and shopping in Mammoth Hot Springs, and final night dinner party.

Day 8  An early departure for Bozeman allows a program at the Museum of the Rockies. Then we board our flights for the return home.

*Airfare additional.  Schedule and order of activities may vary from those described due to local scheduling and availability.